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Volkswagen Atlas
Model Overview
Priced to compete in the mid-size crossover category, the Volkswagen Atlas approaches a full-size ranking both in appearance and interior space. This substantial vehicle looks like nothing else in its class, and packs three rows of seating into a roomy, high-tech, family-friendly cabin with lots of storage space. Atlas is an easy vehicle to drive, with a comfortable ride, and a smooth, straightforward powertrain.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-471
Recall date
2023-08-23
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13i6
Units Affected:
74
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or an oil leak could occur.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power, which could increase the risk of a crash. An oil leak could create the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an engine inspection test. The engine will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2023-183
Recall date
2023-03-29
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69FB
Units Affected:
18,235
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated.
Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the PODS sensor mat and seat harness. Volkswagen advises that you shouldn't use the front passenger seat until the recall repairs are completed.
Recall number
2022-612
Recall date
2022-10-26
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42M2
Units Affected:
12
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts for the left-rear trailing arm may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and fall out. If this happens, the trailing arm may break and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left-rear trailing arm bolts.
Recall number
2022-576
Recall date
2022-10-07
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13i4 / 13i5
Units Affected:
9,697
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connecting rod bearings may become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail and/or an oil leak could occur.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power, which could increase the risk of a crash. An oil leak could create the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an engine inspection test. The engine will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2022-540
Recall date
2022-09-26
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47T2
Units Affected:
132 - Recall Completed - All Units Repaired
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a brake line may leak at the threaded connections and cause reduced braking. If this happens, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and a change in brake pedal feel (soft or low pedal).
Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the low brake fluid warning light to turn on in the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the affected brake lines.
Recall number
2022-489
Recall date
2022-08-31
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
66N8
Units Affected:
356
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen, and the hitch could detach from the vehicle while towing a trailer.
Safety Risk:
A trailer hitch that detaches from a vehicle could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to tighten the trailer hitch bolts.
Recall number
2022-382
Recall date
2022-07-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91DV
Units Affected:
23,553
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Recall number
2022-110
Recall date
2022-03-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2019 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97GF
Units Affected:
23,192
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring contacts for the front doors may become damaged. If this happens, there could be a delay before the side airbags inflate in a side-impact crash. This problem could also cause the parking brake to engage while driving at low speed, cause the windows to roll down on their own, or give warning of a faulty door sensor.
Safety Risk:
Delayed inflation of the side airbags could create an increased the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Recall number
2021-705
Recall date
2021-11-17
System affected
Heater And Defroster
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
87H4
Units Affected:
3,984
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the drain tube for the air conditioning system may be blocked. As a result, water may leak inside the vehicle and into the airbag control module. If this happens, the airbag control module may not work properly and could cause the airbags to inflate without a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that inflates suddenly without a crash could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the air conditioning system drain tube. If the tube is blocked, the dealer will repair it and replace the airbag control module.
Recall number
2021-635
Recall date
2021-10-15
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
40R7
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the front wheel bearing bolts may not have been tightened properly. Over time, the bolts could loosen and create an unusual noise while driving. This problem could also affect the driver's control of the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A loose wheel bearing could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front wheel bearing bolts. Any bolts that were not tightened properly will be replaced.
Recall number
2021-497
Recall date
2021-08-06
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97FR
Units Affected:
14
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Certain vehicles may have damaged relay(s) in the engine compartment fuse box. As a result, the horn and/or engine starter could suddenly turn on and run continuously. A horn or starter that runs continuously could overheat.
Safety Risk:
Parts that overheat can create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the date codes of the relays in the engine compartment fuse panel, and replace them as necessary.
Recall number
2021-116
Recall date
2021-03-05
System affected
Tires
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
44R1
Units Affected:
324
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
Recall number
2020-556
Recall date
2020-11-18
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91BB & 91BC
Units Affected:
2,564
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software.
Recall number
2020-550
Recall date
2020-11-17
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
40Q6
Units Affected:
77
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering knuckle(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the steering knuckle could fail without warning and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will contact owners directly and instruct you to stop driving your vehicle. Volkswagen will arrange for free towing to the nearest dealership. The steering knuckles will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2020-546
Recall date
2020-11-13
System affected
Tires
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
44Q5
Units Affected:
16
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the tires and replace the ones that have the DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental.
Recall number
2020-392
Recall date
2020-08-26
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72K8 / 72K9 / 72L1
Units Affected:
3,022
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, parts of front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.
Recall number
2020-353
Recall date
2020-08-04
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97EM 97EK 97EL
Units Affected:
132,432
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.
Safety Risk:
User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.
Corrective Actions:
The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.
Recall number
2019-242
Recall date
2019-05-23
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
94L9
Units Affected:
51,987
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. A blocking cap will be installed on the horizontal adjusters as necessary.
Recall number
2018-717
Recall date
2018-12-19
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42J2 / 42J3
Units Affected:
1,755
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could result in damage to a rear tire, resulting in rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could affect vehicle control. Additionally, a broken coil spring could create a road hazard for other motorists. Both of these conditions may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace both of the rear axle coil springs. If a broken coil spring is found, the rear tires should be inspected for damage and replaced as required.
Recall number
2018-644
Recall date
2018-11-21
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
90L3 / 90L4
Units Affected:
15,853
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles do not to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Due to incorrect programming, the vehicle may fail to provide an audible warning when a driver opens their door after turning off the ignition, and the key is left in the ignition switch. This could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.
Recall number
2018-431
Recall date
2018-08-16
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
87F9
Units Affected:
1,094
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a drain tube for the air conditioner may be twisted and could drain water inside the passenger compartment onto the airbag control module. This could cause the airbag control module to malfunction, potentially causing a sudden airbag deployment without a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants and potentially leading to a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the HVAC drain tube and, if found twisted, the hose and airbag control module will be replaced.
Recall number
2018-429
Recall date
2018-08-15
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
46H6
Units Affected:
774
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake caliper bracket bolts may not be properly tightened and could loosen, allowing the caliper to move. This could cause increased stopping distances, result in wheel damage and/or cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if a loose bolt is found, the bolt will be replaced and tightened to the correct specification. Note: On Atlas models, only the front brake caliper bracket bolts are affected, and on Passat models, only the rear brake caliper bracket bolts are affected.
Recall number
2018-330
Recall date
2018-06-15
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69X1
Units Affected:
9,396
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if a child restraint with a larger than recommended base is installed in the centre position of the second row bench seat, it may damage both the centre and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles. In the event of a crash, a damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the centre and left (outboard) second row seat belt buckles, and replace as necessary. Additionally Volkswagen will provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints.
Recall number
2018-296
Recall date
2018-06-06
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69W8 / 69W9
Units Affected:
902
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag may not unfold properly or could tear during deployment, which would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag.
Recall number
2018-292
Recall date
2018-06-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47N8 / 47N9 / 47N6
Units Affected:
5,120
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the front or rear brakes as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop driving their vehicle until the defect has been repaired. Affected owners should call Volkswagen's Roadside Assistance number at 1-800-411-6688.
Recall number
2018-227
Recall date
2018-05-02
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20AW
Units Affected:
293
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the thickness of fuel tank walls may not be adequate due to an issue in the manufacturing process. This could result in fuel leaking from the tank, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2017-586.
Recall number
2017-586
Recall date
2017-11-29
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20AQ
Units Affected:
18
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the thickness of fuel tank walls may not be adequate due to an issue during the manufacturing process. This could result in fuel leaking from the tank, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
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